Midfielder Jake Gallagher insisted he would be "a bit silly" if he didn't sign a new deal as the former Millwall man was one of eight players to commit to Aldershot Town for the 2017-18 season.

As well as Gallagher, 24, goalkeeper Jake Cole, defenders Callum Reynolds, Will Evans and Nick Arnold, midfielder and Jim Kellermann, and strikers Scott Rendell and Matt McClure, have all committed to new one-year contracts at the EBB Stadium.

The National League promotion chasers have also confirmed that contract discussions with other players are on-going while sought-after forward Idris Kanu also remains under contract until 2019.

Jake Gallagher (Image: Aldershot News and Mail)

“There’s no question about it, I was happy to sign,” said Gallagher. “The season has been brilliant, the boys are fantastic, and with the feeling around the whole club I’d be a bit silly not to sign!

"Everything about the club is moving in the right direction and I want to be part of that. This is definitely the best team spirit at any club I’ve been involved in, and the whole atmosphere is brilliant.

“The connection I have with the fans was another massive factor in signing – I don’t think I’ll get that feeling anywhere else. Hearing the fans sing my name gives me goosebumps. I just do my best, and give my all, and I’m glad that the fans can see how much I care.”